Wexford County Schools & Education
Wexford County, Michigan
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
12/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
76.2%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
76.2%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 82.5%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,112
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,394
School Score
12/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 35/100
State Score Position
#79
of 83 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Wexford County
Measured School Summary
Wexford County faces educational challenges with a school score of 12/100 and a graduation rate of 76.2%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,112 per pupil, Wexford County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 67% below the Michigan average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 6.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 17% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Wexford County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
15 public schools and 6 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
12/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #79 of 83 Michigan counties with school score data.
Completion
76.2%
6.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,112
$1,282 below the state average
School coverage
15
6 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Wexford County has 15 public schools across 6 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Wexford County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Review-carefully county
Wexford County has a lower measured county-level school signal. Use the school table to look for specific districts or grade bands that may differ from the county average.
State position
#79
of 83 Michigan counties with school score data. The county score is 23 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Cadillac Area Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
3,158 students
6 listed schools in this county slice.
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
Other grade structure
2,308 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Manton Consolidated Schools
Elementary to high school visible
956 students
3 listed schools in this county slice.
Mesick Consolidated Schools
Elementary and high visible
563 students
2 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Cadillac Area Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 6 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Wexford County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Wexford County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Wexford County, Michigan
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Focused Rural Education Infrastructure
Wexford County supports 7,536 students across 15 public schools and six distinct districts. This rural system includes five elementary and five high schools, offering a concentrated academic network for the community.
Navigating Challenges in Graduation and Funding
The county currently sees a 76.2% graduation rate, which is below the Michigan state average of 82.5%. Per-pupil spending stands at $6,112, reflecting a lower investment level than the state average of $7,394 and the national $13,000 benchmark.
Cadillac Schools Lead the Local Districts
Cadillac Area Public Schools is the dominant traditional district with 3,158 students across six schools. Interestingly, the Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan is the only charter in the county but serves as the largest individual school with 2,308 students.
Rural Settings with Growing School Sizes
Wexford's educational environment is primarily rural, with 11 of its 15 schools located in countryside settings. The average school size of 538 students is influenced by the large virtual academy, though traditional sites like Cadillac Senior High serve 907 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
15
in Wexford County
Reported Enrollment
7,536
15 schools reporting
School Districts
6
districts
Charter Schools
1
7% of total
School Level Breakdown
6 School Districts in Wexford County
Cadillac Area Public Schools
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
Manton Consolidated Schools
Mesick Consolidated Schools
Buckley Community Schools
Wexford-Missaukee ISD
15 Public Schools in Wexford County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 15 of 15 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan | Profile | Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan | Mesick, 49668Rural: Remote | KG–12 | Charter | 2,308 |
| Cadillac Senior High School | Record | Cadillac Area Public Schools | CADILLAC, 49601Town: Remote | 9–12 | High | 907 |
| Mackinaw Trail Middle School | Record | Cadillac Area Public Schools | CADILLAC, 49601Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 750 |
| Franklin Elementary School | Record | Cadillac Area Public Schools | CADILLAC, 49601Town: Remote | PK–5 | Primary | 606 |
| Lincoln Elementary School | Record | Cadillac Area Public Schools | CADILLAC, 49601Town: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 511 |
| Buckley Community Schools | Record | Buckley Community Schools | BUCKLEY, 49620Rural: Distant | PK–12 | Other | 478 |
| Manton Consolidated Elem School | Record | Manton Consolidated Schools | MANTON, 49663Rural: Distant | KG–4 | Primary | 367 |
| Manton Consolidated Middle School | Record | Manton Consolidated Schools | MANTON, 49663Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 304 |
| Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School | Record | Mesick Consolidated Schools | Mesick, 49668Rural: Remote | 6–12 | High | 301 |
| Manton Consolidated High School | Record | Manton Consolidated Schools | MANTON, 49663Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 285 |
| Floyd M Jewett Elem School | Record | Mesick Consolidated Schools | Mesick, 49668Rural: Remote | KG–5 | Primary | 262 |
| Forest View Elementary School | Record | Cadillac Area Public Schools | BOON, 49618Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 232 |
| Cadillac Innovation High School | Record | Cadillac Area Public Schools | CADILLAC, 49601Town: Remote | 9–12 | Alternative | 152 |
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Special Education | Record | Wexford-Missaukee ISD | CADILLAC, 49601Rural: Fringe | PK–12 | Special Education | 73 |
| WexfordMissaukee ISD Career Center | Record | Wexford-Missaukee ISD | CADILLAC, 49601Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | Vocational | 0 |
Highpoint Virtual Academy of MIchigan
Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan
Mesick, 49668 / Rural: Remote
Cadillac Senior High School
Cadillac Area Public Schools
CADILLAC, 49601 / Town: Remote
Mackinaw Trail Middle School
Cadillac Area Public Schools
CADILLAC, 49601 / Rural: Fringe
Franklin Elementary School
Cadillac Area Public Schools
CADILLAC, 49601 / Town: Remote
Lincoln Elementary School
Cadillac Area Public Schools
CADILLAC, 49601 / Town: Remote
Buckley Community Schools
Buckley Community Schools
BUCKLEY, 49620 / Rural: Distant
Manton Consolidated Elem School
Manton Consolidated Schools
MANTON, 49663 / Rural: Distant
Manton Consolidated Middle School
Manton Consolidated Schools
MANTON, 49663 / Rural: Distant
Mesick Consolidated JrSr High School
Mesick Consolidated Schools
Mesick, 49668 / Rural: Remote
Manton Consolidated High School
Manton Consolidated Schools
MANTON, 49663 / Rural: Distant
Floyd M Jewett Elem School
Mesick Consolidated Schools
Mesick, 49668 / Rural: Remote
Forest View Elementary School
Cadillac Area Public Schools
BOON, 49618 / Rural: Distant
Cadillac Innovation High School
Cadillac Area Public Schools
CADILLAC, 49601 / Town: Remote
WexfordMissaukee ISD Special Education
Wexford-Missaukee ISD
CADILLAC, 49601 / Rural: Fringe
WexfordMissaukee ISD Career Center
Wexford-Missaukee ISD
CADILLAC, 49601 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,112
State avg $7,394
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Schools in Wexford County, Michigan — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Wexford County, Michigan?
Wexford County supports 7,536 students across 15 public schools and six distinct districts. This rural system includes five elementary and five high schools, offering a concentrated academic network for the community.
How do schools in Wexford County perform academically?
The county currently sees a 76.2% graduation rate, which is below the Michigan state average of 82.5%. Per-pupil spending stands at $6,112, reflecting a lower investment level than the state average of $7,394 and the national $13,000 benchmark.
What are the major school districts in Wexford County, Michigan?
Cadillac Area Public Schools is the dominant traditional district with 3,158 students across six schools. Interestingly, the Highpoint Virtual Academy of Michigan is the only charter in the county but serves as the largest individual school with 2,308 students.
What is the school experience like in Wexford County?
Wexford's educational environment is primarily rural, with 11 of its 15 schools located in countryside settings. The average school size of 538 students is influenced by the large virtual academy, though traditional sites like Cadillac Senior High serve 907 students.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.